idoubleL Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 hey i am looking to learn to play the piano/keyboard. i dont really know squat and all this talk of midi and synth i have no clue what they mean. i definitely want weighted keys for the feel of a regular piano. i was looking at the yamaha p60 and p120. those seem to be in my price range. would those be a good choice for someone to start out? any other recommendations? thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Welcome to the fray! If you spend a little time in the first few pages you'll probably see the same question asked a few times. My advice would be to go to a music store with your teacher (you do have one, right?) and use his or her professional expertise. Since you're a beginner it might not be necessary for you to buy a full sized keyboard. I would personally advise buying a keyboard with a weighted action. I've spent some time on the P120 and it was nice keyboard. If you are serious about learning how to play, you will save a lot of time by having a teacher. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisheye Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 For learning the best instrument is best. So I'd advise a real piano. Or a real Rhodes if you want to practise quietly. Digitals are workhorses for professionals in need of something they can transport. They have learned to play on them. Just my 2p of course. Others will disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Or a real Rhodes if you want to practise quietly. Are you serious? No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisheye Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by Dave Horne: Or a real Rhodes if you want to practise quietly. Are you serious? Very. I currently practise Bach on my Rhodes a lot in my appartment. With the volume down, it goes a lot softer than my acoustic piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idoubleL Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 actually i dont have a teacher. i suppose i will eventually take lessons within a year, just dont have anything lined up right now. and it just doesnt seem practical for me to buy a full piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Ward MP Hall of Fame Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I dig the Salvation Army Special. If you have room, you can usually find an upright for $50 or so at a Salvation Army, or sometimes free in the paper. If you're looking at piano, and you're just looking at learning to play, that's not a bad way to go. As far as spending a whole lot of money right off the bat, well, we all know how that goes. Homer: [sweetly] Son, come here! Heh heh heh... [bart sits on Homer's knee] Of course I'm not mad. If something's hard to do, then it's not worth doing! You just stick that guitar in the closet next to your short-wave radio, your karate outfit and your unicycle, and we'll go inside and watch TV. "...Keytar in a heavy metal band is nothing more than window dressing" - Sven Golly Cursed Eternity - My Band Dick Ward - My Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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